Hassoun Camara Named to NASL Best XI Team
Published on September 28, 2011 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Montreal Impact News Release
MONTREAL - The North American Soccer League announced Wednesday that Montreal Impact defender/midfielder Hassoun Camara was named to the 2011 NASL All-Star Team (Best XI).
In his first season with the Impact, the 27 year-old French player led the team with 22 starts in as many games played and finished the season second with 1,949 minutes of play. He helped the team finish second in the league defensively with an average of 0.96 goal allowed. Camara also tallied two goals and one assist for a total of five points.
"Hassoun deserves to be on the best XI because he has been one of the top center backs in the league this year," said Impact sporting director Nick De Santis. "He has shown consistency even when the team was going through difficult times. His play, his attitude and his commitment have always been there for the better of the team. The club is very happy for him because it's a great honour."
"It is a nice satisfaction to be named to this all-star team," said defender Hassoun Camara. "I was able to adapt quickly and to help my new team at different positions on the field. I am happy with our run this season. We enjoyed a great second half and it is to the team's credit."
Camara joined the club on February 7, after playing 43 league games in France's Ligue 2 with SC Bastia, from 2008 to 2010. He also had a stint in the first division with l'Olympique de Marseille, from 2006 to 2008, but appeared in only one cup game.
The NASL Best XI was selected by a vote of the head coaches across the league.
2011 NASL BEST XI
Goalkeeper: Brad Knighton, Carolina RailHawks
Defender: HASSOUN CAMARA, MONTREAL IMPACT
Defender: Kupono Low, Carolina RailHawks
Defender: Lance Laing, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Defender: Toni Stahl, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Midfielder: David Foley, Puerto Rico Islanders
Midfielder: Shaun Saiko, FC Edmonton
Midfielder: Matt Watson, Carolina RailHawks
Midfielder: Pascal Millien, FC Tampa Bay
Forward: Etienne Barbara, Carolina RailHawks
Forward: Mike Ambersley, FC Tampa Bay
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